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30 January 2017

I distinctly remember getting clothing as baby gifts when Julia was first born and thinking, "wow this 6-9 month outfit will NEVER fit her!" as I watched my scrunched up little newborn practically swim in even her tiniest outfits. And we all know how that ends - of course the outfit eventually fit her and of course she eventually outgrew it and needed new clothes that fit. In fact, I mentioned to Simon just yesterday that Bosco was toddling around in a size 2T sweatshirt that we bought for Julia on a first anniversary getaway when I was still pregnant. It really does feel like just yesterday that we carefully selected the sweatshirt and now our 5th child wears it on the regular. It's one of the oldest clichés in the book but they do grow so fast!

Sometimes I'm caught off guard by their growth spurts and realize in a panic that Sebastian has absolutely no school pants that don't qualify as capris after a particularly aggressive growth spurt or the only shoes that fit Theo are of the most dressy variety and I'm so grateful budget-friendly thredUP exists. I'm a long (long!!) time fan of thredUP and they continue to exceed my expectations with their quality and the variety of their inventory.

Theo: in a (brand new with tags!) Gymboree tee and Oshkosh pants
Phoebe: wearing a Bonpoint dress and (brand new!) Old Navy booties
Julia: in a dress from Gap
Sebastian: in a J.Crew button up and Tucker and Tate pants

In the sad event that you're unfamiliar with thredUP, allow me to introduce you to the huge online store that buys and sells high quality women's and children's clothing. They make it super easy to shop for higher end fashion for up to 90% off the retail price. thredUP always triple inspects their clothing and makes notes of any minor defects in the listing (although many are still brand new with tags or like new) so there are no surprises and you know what your getting when that polkadot box arrives on your doorstep ...

... fine! polkadot box or three. As mentioned, thredUP also buys your gently used clothing by sending a Clean Out Kit complete with prepaid mailing label that you fill up, send back, and wait to hear back how much thredUP credit or cash they'll give you in return.

I was SO excited to find a Bonpoint dress for Phoebe because she's going through a, "dresses only please and thank you" phase so it's nice to find brands that can withstand wash after wash after wash and this particular dress retails for $136 and came in perfect condition for $40. The boys are particularly rough on their pants so I'm always so happy to find quality brands for a fraction of the price. Sebastian's pants retails for $51 and I paid $15 for them in still like new condition.

I'm slowly learning to, "buy ahead" and keep an eye out for shoes a size or two bigger than what the older kids are wearing so I'm ready for the growth spurts that seem to come out of the blue and don't have to run out and pay more than I'd like for a particular pair they need for school etc. thredUP makes that so easy with their user-friendly app that displays new arrivals on a daily basis so I always have a relatively good handle on their inventory.

Bosco is pretty much set with hand-me-downs but is lacking a bit in the warm weather department since the older boys spent much of their toddlerhoods in St. Louis and a lot of their clothing is cold-weather-friendly department. It's been fun to fill in the gaps with thredUP ...

Bosco is in Oshkosh overalls and a Baby Gap shirt
I'm wearing an ASOS top + maternity denim

For my past few pregnancies I've found the bulk of my maternity clothing on thredUP and have discovered the little trick to look for dresses in their petite section to wear as tunics (see above) and a lot of their tunics are fairly maternity friendly. There was a particular maternity shirt that Target sold a couple years back that I loved but couldn't find in my size before they sold out and were discontinued forever but was able to find three a couple months later on thredUP. My excitement was borderline embarrassing over that discovery.

While thredUP has a wonderful website, I do 100% of my shopping through their app because it's so easy to navigate, perform specific searches, check out, and request a clean out bag.

don't think for a second that Phoebe didn't break through that barricade in .00002 seconds flat. I know you never underestimate her though.

After buying all of the outfits pictured (and more!) I noticed on my invoice that I'd saved a total of $454.17 (and spent about 1/4 of that) which is why I'm a thredUP fan for life.

If you've never had the pleasure of shopping at thredUP the first 100 people to use the discount code: PATTON40 will get 40% off their first order!

And! thredUP is generously giving one lucky Camp reader a $250 thredUP credit to spend how they please! To enter please go visit thredUP, and leave a comment back here with the link to an item that caught your eye! Make sure your email is in the comment so we can contact you if you're the lucky winner.

Thank you for playing and reading! And a big thank you to thredUP for sponsoring this post!

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I am also a huge thredup fan. A coworker found it years ago and I've cleaned out (and refilled) my closet a number of times. I'm not quite at Grace Patton status but a girl can dream. Well here's a little something I would kill to have in the closet...and a secret piece of news just for you, Grace! xxxxooohttps://www.thredup.com/product/hatch-wool-dress/21912507

This is such a cute little top! Different than something I might typically gravitate towards but I'm dreaming of warmer days as it snows outside. Never used thread up yet! https://www.thredup.com/sl?u=3639852&i=18929578&p=204

I am so looking forward to spring and think this is the perfect dress for my daughter! I am sure I could find something matching too! https://www.thredup.com/product/lilly-pulitzer-dress/21909303 Staceylincul at gmail.com

I have been using Thredup for years! I've been buying my daughters clothes there for a while now and am always on the lookout for something special for myself....like this: https://www.thredup.com/product/madewell-casual-dress/21965090

I'm on the hunt for a swimsuit for my daughter so that's the first thing I looked for and found several I liked - this one was my favorite though: https://www.thredup.com/product/circo-one-piece-swimsuit/19469945?sizing_id=16

I love thredUP! I literally made an order this morning. Hello, tailored spring and summer work dress: https://www.thredup.com/product/women-cotton-tahari-black-casual-dress/20771047)This is a piece I passed over but wouldn't be able to resist with a $250 credit.https://www.thredup.com/product/21493970

Trying to boost my maternity wardrobe for Baby#5, now as a stay-a-home mom and no need for work clothes :). Would love this https://www.thredup.com/product/motherhood-casual-dress/21743343?sizing_id=812%2C822%2C579%2C829 for church and date nights!

I bought a beautiful Noonday Collection necklace without *really* realizing I didn't have anything to wear it with. It's a bold bib necklace so I need something pretty plain like this with it.https://www.thredup.com/product/banana-republic-pullover-sweater/21981821?sizing_id=795%2C790

I had great luck with ThredUp when I needed some new jeans, I ended up with three new pairs that were like new and SUPER inexpensive! Right now I'm loving this top, https://www.thredup.com/product/ann-taylor-loft-sleeveless-top/21983377?sizing_id=563%2C559%2C822%2C812

I swear Ace's arms grow overnight. Would it be weird if only his arms are growing? I will buy a shirt, pull the tag right off and by the end of the day I swear it doesn't fit! Are there adjustable sleeve lengths? I need that.

I like this for myself - https://www.thredup.com/product/boden-short-sleeve-button-down-shirt/21956729. For the kids - https://www.thredup.com/product/hanna-andersson-short-sleeve-t-shirt/19423005, https://www.thredup.com/product/old-navy-short-sleeve-button-down-shirt/18269857?sizing_id=109, https://www.thredup.com/product/old-navy-short-sleeve-t-shirt/18565467?sizing_id=37

I have wanted to "get into" thred-up; thanks for the heads up and giveaway! Would love this adorableness: https://www.thredup.com/product/hanna-andersson-sweater-vest/18669901?shortcut=4049&sizing_id=53

I'm pregnant with my rainbow baby right now and have just started looking for maternity clothes. Love this top! https://www.thredup.com/product/liz-lange-maternity-short-sleeve-blouse/21141230?sizing_id=765%2C778%2C547%2C551

I've never used it but I want to - my little miss is only 3 months old and I have a TON of hand-me-downs from my sister but as much as my frugal-self doesn't want to spend money I would like to eventually get something that I chose...like this cute jacket.https://www.thredup.com/product/cherokee-jacket/20720899?sizing_id=813%2C812%2C816%2C822%2C795%2C571%2C576%2C806

oh and maybe a fancy purse for me? did I mention that I'm frugal but I have expensive taste?https://www.thredup.com/product/francesco-biasia-leather-satchel/20967381?sizing_id=813%2C812%2C816%2C822%2C795%2C571%2C576%2C806

I'm a BIG thred up fan. And I'm pretty sure you turned me on to it back in the day. So thank you. My closet and my child's closet thanks you. I'd probably grab something for the kids, but mostly spend it on pretty dresses for me. And i'm in need of shirts that aren't blue.

I have used ThredUp before for myself a couple of years ago but totally forgot they have kids clothing! I am on baby number 1 and I can't believe how much great clothes they have on there! This stood out to me for my little man, overalls are my jam. https://www.thredup.com/product/baby-boden-overalls/20277006?sizing_id=90

I seriously just bought these : Lacey.ryan@ymail.comhttps://www.thredup.com/product/women-cotton-paige-maternity-dark-blue-jeans/21532805?utm_source=responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=fs_cart_abandoned_notification_prog_dynamic_subject

I LOVE ThredUp, my primarily Target and Old Navy wardrobe has greatly improved since I started shopping there! I like this dress: https://www.thredup.com/product/white-house-black-market-casual-dress/21847735

Or this sweater: https://www.thredup.com/product/ann-taylor-factory-cardigan/21932975

Really...I could find TONS of things...it's dangerous to start looking!

I don't even have a child that could wear this right now but I would buy it and save it and pray for another little girl! :) https://www.thredup.com/product/gymboree-outlet-cardigan/20637166?shortcut=4049

I bought my first order from thredup before christmas and really like some of the things I bought. I will definitely be buying again from thredup. I'd love to add some gingham into my wardrobe so I would buy this: https://www.thredup.com/product/everly-casual-dress/21991607

Pretty dress, fave color. Not sure if I have the guns to pull this one off, though...https://www.thredup.com/product/kay-unger-casual-dress/17700003?sizing_id=832%2C829%2C825%2C571%2C813%2C812%2C568%2C822

I just bought a maternity dress from ThredUp for a black-tie optional wedding, but if this had been around I might have bought it instead! https://www.thredup.com/product/introspect-maternity-cocktail-dress/21923815

I just bought a maternity dress for a black-tie wedding on ThredUp, but if this had been there I might have bought it instead! https://www.thredup.com/product/introspect-maternity-cocktail-dress/21923815

Too many great pieces of clothing! I really love this gray silk shirt- so classy and feminine. https://www.thredup.com/product/floreat-short-sleeve-silk-top/21326060?sizing_id=782%2C778%2C571%2C568%2C781%2C791%2C790

https://www.thredup.com/product/audrey-brooke-heels/20785793?sizing_id=778%2C795%2C791%2C799%2C554%2C568 Caitlintorola@gmail.com - I've read about you using thred up before, and keep thinking I should try it! These heels are adorable ... good first purchase I think!

Love those polka dot boxes! I fell head over heels for this sweet little dress and shrug: https://www.thredup.com/product/janie-and-jack-dress/19970706https://www.thredup.com/product/janie-and-jack-shrug/20019727

I love ThredUp! I also like the search feature when I want something specific. While I love the deals at Marshalls/TJMaxx-- I hate digging for something specific. I have this guy in my cart right now. https://www.thredup.com/product/19184478 email is adrienneshipp(at)gmail.com

I love designer jeans, but I just had a baby and I'm in that postpartum phase where I don't want to spend a ton of money on sizes that are larger than my normal. Love these Joe's Jeans jeans for a fraction of the price! :) https://www.thredup.com/product/joes-jeans-jeans/22069610

I still haven't tried thredup yet! What a great giveaway to test it out. After losing some baby weight I'm ready for some new jeans and have my eye on these: https://www.thredup.com/product/7-for-all-mankind-jeans/21080240?sizing_id=806%2C799

We have done a ton of shopping at ThredUp and I love getting baby basics like these shorts! They are usually in great shape and last a long time! https://www.thredup.com/product/genuine-kids-from-oshkosh-shorts/21414783?shortcut=3541&sizing_id=106

Time to size up dress shoes for my 5 yr old, and these are perfect! https://www.thredup.com/product/sperry-top-sider-dress-shoes/21997304?sizing_id=445%2C440%2C450%2C454%2C459

I'd also love some wisdom on your storage/passing down of clothes. I have 3 boys, so there's a lot boxes of clothes and I feel like I am always switching out sizes and totes (esp. with a baby who seems to grow out of sizes every 2 weeks 😬). I'm sure you have it down to a science!

So many cute clothes but I'm hoping that if I buy some more cute workout clothes, maybe I'll feel more motivated! https://www.thredup.com/product/nike-active-tank/21963610?sizing_id=774%2C781%2C778%2C795%2C782%2C791%2C568%2C113%2C121%2C116

So many fun clothes but I'm hoping if I get a couple cute workout clothes, maybe I'll be more motivated! https://www.thredup.com/product/nike-active-tank/21963610?sizing_id=774%2C781%2C778%2C795%2C782%2C791%2C568%2C113%2C121%2C116

I love that they have bags & accessories too! This little crossbody is definitely on my wishlist right now!! <3 jess.edelblut(at)gmail.comhttps://www.thredup.com/product/kate-spade-new-york-leather-crossbody-bag/21718878

Okay, okay okay! I feel like you have bullied me into finally trying ThredUP - so today I placed my first order! I don't know why I've been reluctant to check it out, but the brands are great and the amount of stuff that's brand new is pretty mind blowing. And my daughter was ecstatic to see that things like this are available: https://www.thredup.com/product/19143097

My daughter could get a lot of wear out of this Hanna Andersson Dress https://www.thredup.com/product/hanna-andersson-dress/21828898?sizing_id=400%2C405%2C36%2C37 Thank you for the chance at the giveaway!

I'm always on the hunt for a good deal! I've received this brand of clothing from StitchFix before, and this shirt is just too cute!https://www.thredup.com/product/collective-concepts-34-sleeve-blouse/22071449?sizing_id=765

Thanks Grace and ThredUP for this giveaway! I am so excited shopping around ThredUP for the first time. I could pick a hundred things! I have three little ones and one dress I know my girls would love is this pink flowy one. Such a wonderful place to get kids clothes...and Momma some too! https://www.thredup.com/product/hanna-andersson-dress/21022289?sizing_id=551%2C768%2C765(email is footeam@gmail.com)

Thanks ( and yikes!) for introducing me to three up. Just ordered some dresses I had no plan to purchase from there( hence the yikes) but hey, I saved a fortune, right?Here is another one on my list and might go back for it:https://www.thredup.com/product/white-house-black-market-casual-dress/19363629?sizing_id=795